- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glen Ridge, NJ
Glen Ridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Glen Ridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340594002092
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glen Ridge High School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Glen Ridge · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 0.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Glen Ridge High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Ridge High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Glen Ridge, NJ.
School address
District: Glen Ridge Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340594002092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Glen Ridge High School held near 811 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.1 → 68.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 340594002092 · Glen Ridge, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
799 enr · 10.9:1 · 0.4% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgewood Avenue School (540 students)
Glen Ridge High School held near 811 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.1 → 68.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Glen Ridge High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Glen Ridge High School
799 students
- Ridgewood Aven
Ridgewood Avenue School
540 students
- Linden Avenue 153
Linden Avenue School
153 students
- Forest Avenue 127
Forest Avenue School
127 students
- Central School 127
Central School
127 students
What this shows Glen Ridge High School reports 799 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glen Ridge High School compares
Glen Ridge High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.4% | ▼ 99% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 799 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
799
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$23,476
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.6%
Asian 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Glen Ridge High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glen Ridge Public School District reports $23,476 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glen Ridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgewood Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linden Avenue School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glen Ridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Glen Ridge
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~799 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glen Ridge High School
How many students attend Glen Ridge High School?
Glen Ridge High School has 799 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glen Ridge, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 822 (2022-23) → 811 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Ridge High School is 10.9:1, which is 8% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glen Ridge High School?
0.4% of students at Glen Ridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glen Ridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Glen Ridge High School is White at 72.6% of enrollment, in Glen Ridge, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glen Ridge High School?
Glen Ridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Glen Ridge High School rank among schools in Glen Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Ridge High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Glen Ridge, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Glen Ridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Glen Ridge Public School District?
Besides Glen Ridge High School, Glen Ridge Public School District also operates Ridgewood Avenue School (540 students), Linden Avenue School (153 students), and Forest Avenue School (127 students). See the Glen Ridge Public School District district page for the complete list.